Off-Road Energy Consumption Simulation Course
Online course of 300 h in off-road energy consumption simulation. 6 modules covering Regulation (EU) 2016/1628 (emissions from non-road mobile machinery engines), ISO 8178 (measurement of exhaust emissions from reciprocating internal combustion engines, NRSC and NRTC cycles) and GT-SUITE. Personal tutor assigned and enrolment open.
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Run a real engineering trade-off from this programme. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Explain the value of simulation in predicting the energy consumption of an off-road machine.
Define representative duty cycles from operational data.
Model the engine, transmission, hydraulics and auxiliaries of the machine.
Simulate energy consumption and analyse the distribution of energy losses.
Validate the model against real consumption measurements.
Compare propulsion alternatives through simulation.
Use simulation results to support design and fleet decisions.
Who it's for
- Energy simulation engineer wishing to specialise in Off-Road Energy Consumption Simulation.
- Machine efficiency engineer wishing to specialise in Off-Road Energy Consumption Simulation.
- Propulsion systems engineer wishing to specialise in Off-Road Energy Consumption Simulation.
- Fleet data analyst wishing to specialise in Off-Road Energy Consumption Simulation.
- Electrification engineer wishing to specialise in Off-Road Energy Consumption Simulation.
- Energy efficiency consultant wishing to specialise in Off-Road Energy Consumption Simulation.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to join construction machinery manufacturers.
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EU) 2016/1628 (emissions from non-road mobile machinery engines)
- ISO 8178 (measurement of exhaust emissions from reciprocating internal combustion engines, NRSC and NRTC cycles)
- ISO 14396 (engine power for non-road mobile machinery)
- ISO 50001 (energy management systems)
- ISO 50006 (energy baselines and energy performance indicators)
- ISO 14064-1 (greenhouse gas inventories)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1What simulating consumption is for1.2Decisions that depend on the prediction1.3Fuel consumption and energy consumption1.4Factors that dominate consumption in each application1.5Difference between declared and real consumption1.6Data required for a credible simulation1.7Appropriate level of detail for the objective1.8Common misinterpretations1.9Validation as a requirement1.10Workshop: defining the scope of a study
2.1Observing real work and collecting data2.2Standardised cycles and their representativeness2.3Building your own cycle2.4Time allocation: work, travel and waiting2.5Variability between operators and sites2.6Ground and material conditions2.7Extreme cycles and average cycles2.8Weighting of scenarios2.9Documenting the cycle2.10Practice: building a cycle from data
3.1Rolling and drag resistance model3.2Engine model and consumption map3.3Transmission model and efficiencies3.4Hydraulic model and losses3.5Electric drive model3.6Auxiliaries: fan, air conditioning and pumps3.7Control strategies and their effect3.8Acceptable simplifications3.9Verifying the model part by part3.10Practice: consumption model of a machine
4.1Running the cycle on the model4.2Breakdown of consumption by function4.3Identifying the largest losses4.4Sensitivity analysis of assumptions4.5Comparison of alternative configurations4.6Effect of the operator and driving style4.7Electrification and hybridisation scenarios4.8Associated emissions and their calculation4.9Presenting results with uncertainty4.10Practice: comparing three configurations
5.1Instrumentation for measuring consumption5.2Flow meters and machine bus data5.3Measurement on the test bench and in the field5.4Repeatability of field measurements5.5Model-to-measurement comparison and adjustment5.6Sources of discrepancy and their hierarchy5.7Validity of the model outside the measured range5.8Documenting the validation5.9Independent review of the study5.10Practice: correlating a test with the model
6.1Supporting machinery purchasing6.2Supporting product design and improvement6.3Estimating energy cost over the service life6.4Training operators based on the analysis6.5Fleet consumption dashboard6.6Communicating with clients and management6.7Common errors in consumption studies6.8When to measure instead of simulate6.9Trends and new architectures6.10Final project: complete consumption study of a machine
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the course with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is GT-SUITE, MATLAB/Simulink, Simcenter Amesim, AVL CRUISE M, Python (pandas), in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real consumption measurement procedures on real duty cycles, in-machine CAN data logging, and validation of models against field tests. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Explain the value of simulation in predicting the energy consumption of an off-road machine.
Define representative duty cycles from operational data.
Model the engine, transmission, hydraulics and auxiliaries of the machine.
Simulate energy consumption and analyse the distribution of energy losses.
Validate the model against real consumption measurements.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme’s software.
- Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
The course uses GT-SUITE, MATLAB/Simulink, Simcenter Amesim, AVL CRUISE M, Python (pandas). Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own diploma from SEIUM upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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